Layered Dessert
Layered Dessert is an easy, no-bake treat made by stacking pudding, whipped topping, cookies, fruit, and other sweet ingredients into beautiful layers. Great for parties or quick family desserts, it’s flexible, fun, and always delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant pudding mix (vanilla, chocolate, etc.)
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup crushed cookies or graham crackers
- 2 cups cake or brownie cubes (optional)
- 1–2 cups fresh fruit (strawberries, bananas, berries)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips, caramel sauce, or sprinkles
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk. Chill for 5–10 minutes to thicken.
- Choose a serving dish: a trifle bowl, baking dish, or clear cups for individual servings.
- Start layering with crushed cookies or cake cubes as the base.
- Add a layer of pudding, then a layer of whipped topping.
- Add fruit or optional toppings like chocolate chips or sauce.
- Repeat layers until the dish is full, ending with whipped topping and garnish.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use a piping bag for neat layers in clear cups.
- Wait to add juicy fruit (like bananas or strawberries) until close to serving to avoid sogginess.
- Not freezer-friendly—store in the fridge and enjoy within 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/layered-dessert/
